Naloxone dosing in the era of synthetic opioids: Applying the Goldilocks principle.  Utrilla MG, Chesney E, Neale J, Metrebian N, Kalk N, Skulberg AK, Dietze P, Smith M, Strang J.  Addiction. 2025 Apr 8. doi: 10.1111/add.70060. Epub ahea…

Naloxone dosing by non-medical first-responders at opioid overdoses: findings from a qualitative interview study.  Neale J, Cassidy J, Cosgrove S, Carter B, Dascal T, Mackie C, Metrebian N, Strang J.  Harm Reduct J. 2025 Apr 18;22(1):58…

Attitudes toward Narcan among people who use drugs Widespread distribution of naloxone (also referred to by the brand name Narcan) can help prevent overdose and save lives. Because quick administration is key, naloxone attitudes among those most li…

Organizational perspectives on the impacts of scaling up overdose education and naloxone distribution in Kentucky.  Knudsen HK, Back-Haddix S, Andrews-Higgins S, Goetz M, Davis OA, Oyler DR, Walsh SL, Freeman PR.  Addict Sci Clin Pract…

Over the counter naloxone nasal spray: A new hope for opioid crisis management in Pakistan.  Khan ZA, Anfaal Z, Shaheer M.  J Pak Med Assoc. 2025 Mar;75(3):531. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.21348. PMID: 40143509. https://jpma.org.pk/index.php/pub…

Effectiveness of naloxone distribution in community settings to reduce opioid overdose deaths among people who use drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis.  Fischer LS, Asher A, Stein R, Becasen J, Doreson A, Mermin J, Meltzer MI, Edlin B…